Godwin, listed at 6-foot-2, 203 pounds, has looked and played the part so far during the practices leading up to Thursday’s game. Ranked as the top prospect in Delaware, the Middletown product has found ways to stand out at an event where every player is just as remarkably talented as the person behind him.

Working against five-star athlete Adoree’ Jackson at one point during Monday’s drills, Godwin looked exceptionally strong on one particular play. From the get go he was able to use his hands to get across Jackson and to get in a position to break free, going step for step with the cornerback until he eventually worked his way past him and to the sideline where he came back to the ball hauled in the pass. He somehow managed to drag his feet down inbounds too.

Jackson had to answer to Sanders about why he gave Godwin enough room on the sideline, a very teachable moment for the California cornerback who has yet to commit to a school. For Godwin, the play resulted in some cheers from teammates and onlookers. It was another example of his complete set of skills and the sure hands he’s consistently demonstrated through the first two practices.

So far Godwin said he felt like he’s held his own.

“I’m still focusing on working on my footwork and my route running,” Godwin said. “I feel like you cant ever run too good of routes so I’m just going to keep trying to work on that.”

But for now Godwin is focusing on what he can control and so far by the looks of it on the field it’s going pretty well.

Auburn cornerback commit Kalvaraz Bessent, the eighth-ranked corner in the nation according to Rivals, has lined up against Godwin several times during the two practices. On Monday Bessent got beat for a touchdown when Godwin ran straight past him and yet again another cornerback had to answer to Sanders.

It may not show up at practices this week but Godwin is also an explosive kickoff and punt returner. While he said Penn State’s coaches haven’t mentioned anything to him about possibly redshirting – and Godwin said he wants to play right away -- they have told him he’s expected to be competing for a job as a returner.

“They talked to me and said there’s a chance for me to play returner on both punt and kick returns but it’s not going to be given to me,” he said. “I have to come in and show that I can do it but I’m hoping to go in there and perform well.”

There will be a lot to sift through in the coming days, weeks and months with all of Penn State’s commits and current players if O’Brien were to go elsewhere. Regardless of who is the head coach next season it looks like if Godwin sticks by his verbal commitment the Nittany Lions will have another young play maker on the roster.